F4 simulator for a future champion

F4 Simulator for a Future Champion

Every simracer knows what a simulator is. But in motorsport, the path of a simracer and that of a racing driver almost always intersect. A simulator allows you to better prepare for the track: learn braking points, turn-in spots, or even where to wave to the crowd. This training is not only a matter of saving time and money but also safety – pushing the limits virtually is cheaper and risk-free. Modern racing circuits in simulators are laser-scanned at up to 1x1 cm precision, giving a highly accurate representation of every bump and surface detail.

Here’s what we built for a young driver preparing for his upcoming Formula 4 tests.

1. Concept

The client contacted our team with a clear mission. He had visited our showroom before, enjoyed the experience so much that he purchased a small desk setup right away. A great beginning, but the home rig couldn’t provide the same immersion as a professional one.

We decided on a full-fledged training rig. Setting a budget cap was essential – in simracing, you can always keep upgrading, with virtually no limits. The client was clear: F4 tests are expensive, so his son must be as well-prepared as possible. Top-tier hardware only, motion system left aside for now (but planned for the future). Our goal: to replicate F4 driving conditions as faithfully as possible.

2. Hardware

PC Build

Compact on the outside, powerful on the inside. Specs:

• Intel i9-14900K
• MSI Z790 Gaming Plus
• Kingston Fury Beast 64GB DDR5
• Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
• MSI MPG A850G PCIE5
• MSI Gungnir 300R Airflow
• MSI MAG CORELIQUID A13 360
• MSI RTX 5080 Gaming X Trio

Assembled and optimized by us with custom tweaks for simracing.

Rig and Seat

- Recart REVO Rieger – in red, adjustable for a proper formula-style position.

- Sparco GP – bolid-style seat mounted on a slider for convenience.

Base and Pedals

- Simucube 2 Pro – 25 Nm torque, excellent base with fast slew rate (8 Nm/ms).

- Simucube ActivePedal Ultimate – the top-tier pedal model with passive throttle and Simucube baseplate.

Wheel and More

- Conspit PW1 – carbon replica of Ferrari SF70/90h wheel.

- Cooler Master headphones – durable and tested.
- LG UltraGear 45GS95QE-B monitors – curved 44.5” OLED, 240 Hz, 0.03 ms GTG.

3. Pre-assembly

We always assemble such projects twice: first at our facility to test hardware and stability, and then again at the client’s location. Transporting the rig in one piece would be too risky, especially with delicate monitors spanning over 2 meters.

4. Transport Preparation

Monitors were repacked into boxes, PC and peripherals secured separately. Sometimes we deliver rigs in our “550 HP beast” – hard to miss or not hear – but in this case, a delivery van was the safer choice.

5. Installation and Setup

Everything was finally adjusted to the driver: seating position, wheel and pedal setup, as well as software configuration. Another happy client now fully prepared for his F4 tests at Mugello.

Interested in a similar project?

If you are interested in a complete simulator or individual components, check our offer at simline.eu. From Simucube wheelbases, through Conspit steering wheels, to Recart rigs and seats – everything is available. With our 20 years of experience in simracing and motorsport, we’ll help you find the perfect solution.

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